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Breaking: Coinbase CEO Ready To Challenge SEC Lawsuit In U.S. High Court

Coinbase CEO stated that he was ready for the legal battle, even if it required to move to the US Hight Court in order to defend the company.
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Breaking: Coinbase CEO Ready To Challenge SEC Lawsuit In U.S. High Court

Coinbase News: In a recent back-to-back interviews on Wednesday, Coinbase’s Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong defended the company against a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Armstrong argued that the lack of clear guidelines in the United States for the cryptocurrency sector was the underlying issue. He further emphasized his willingness to take the case to the U.S. High Court, if necessary.

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Brian Armstrong Prepared For Legal Battle

Noting that the California-based Coinbase company has over $5 billion on its balance sheet to sustain operations and cover legal expenses, Armstrong confidently stated, “I think we’re gonna be fine going to the court”. Moreover, he expressed his readiness to endure a potentially lengthy legal process, affirming “even if this takes some time, that’s ok”.

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Armstrong also sought to highlight the relatively small percentage of assets mentioned in the SEC complaint, as Coinbase trades over 200 assets on its platform. The crypto mogul pointed out that among those listed on the platform only 13 were categorized as securities. “A relatively small percentage of the assets we trade,” Armstrong added, further defending the company’s position.

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Armstrong Differentiates Coinbase From Binance

Additionally, Armstrong made a clear distinction between Coinbase and rival crypto exchange Binance, which is also facing separate lawsuits from the SEC. While Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao have been accused of misappropriation of customer funds and wilful violation of U.S. regulations, Armstrong noted that Coinbase has not faced similar allegations and the fact that he was not mentioned in the lawsuit, unlike Zhao.

“The complaint in the Coinbase situation is really a technical matter about do you classify these as commodities or securities,” Armstrong explained. He highlighted Coinbase’s compliance with regulations and its transparency, stating, “We’re based here in the U.S. We’ve never operated a hedge fund or something that trades against our customers. We, all our financial statements are audited.”

The SEC filed accusations against Coinbase on Tuesday, alleging that the company had operated as an unregistered broker, exchange, and clearing agency while facilitating the offer and sale of securities. This came just a day after the agency filed a lawsuit against the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance.

Crypto To Be Key Topic In 2024 Presidential Elections

In addition to defending Coinbase’s position, Armstrong also addressed the ongoing political developments surrounding cryptocurrencies. He predicted that crypto would become a hot topic during the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, highlighting its potential impact on the political landscape.

As the legal battle between Coinbase and the SEC gradually unfolds, Armstrong opines that the case could potentially provide much-needed clarity on regulatory frameworks, thereby shaping the future of the rapidly evolving digital asset space. The Coinbase (COIN) stock price traded in the green today, representing a gain of 2.36% over the past day while exchanging hands at $52.87 at the time of writing.

Also Read: Binance & Coinbase Witness $600Mn In Net Outflows As Investors Lose Trust

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